Garmin Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch
Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is a rugged GPS smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring solar charging capabilities that provide unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode under sufficient sunlight. Constructed with a metal-reinforced bezel and fiber-reinforced polymer case, it meets military standards for thermal and shock resistance and is water-rated to 100 meters, ensuring durability in extreme environments.
The watch includes a built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities, a red light, and strobe mode, enhancing visibility in low-light conditions. Health and wellness features include heart rate monitoring, advanced sleep tracking, and Pulse Ox measurements, providing comprehensive insights into your well-being. With multi-GNSS support, the Instinct 3 Solar offers accurate navigation across various terrains, making it a reliable companion for adventurers.
Smart notifications keep you connected by displaying alerts for calls, texts, and app notifications directly on your wrist. The watch is available in two sizes, 45mm and 50mm, and comes in various color options, including limited-edition designs, allowing users to choose a style that fits their personal preferences. Additionally, the Instinct 3 Solar is equipped with built-in sports apps and training features, supporting a wide range of activities to help you achieve your fitness goals.
SOLAR CHARGING
Get unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging.
RUGGED DESIGN
Explore confidently with a rugged design, including a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant display.
BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT
See and be seen with a built-in flashlight, featuring variable intensities and an alternate red light.
24/7 HEALTH AND WELLNESS MONITORING
Make bold moves with health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox2 and more.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone.
MULTI-BAND GPS WITH SATIQ
Navigate confidently with multi-band GPS, featuring SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while optimizing battery life.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
DAILY MOVEMENTS
Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist.
HRV STATUS
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
Instinct 3 tracks your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night.
STRESS TRACKING
Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
MORNING REPORT
Receive an overview of your sleep recovery, daily calendar, HRV status and more as soon as you wake up. You can even customize your report to show what you want to see.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
PULSE OX SENSOR
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep.
MINDFUL BREATHING
Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.
RESPIRATION
See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.
HYDRATION
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
FITNESS AGE
Estimate how fit you are compared to your actual age.
NAP DETECTION
Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and the ideal time and duration they should be.
WOMEN’S HEALTH TRACKING
Track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.
ACTIVITY TRACKING
BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS
Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.
GARMIN COACH
Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for runners and cyclists.
WORKOUT CREATION
Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect™ app, and send them directly to your watch.
INTENSITY MINUTES
Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes.
VO2 MAX
See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.
ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATION
See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.
HIIT WORKOUTS
Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
RECOVERY TIME
Know how long you should recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
STAY CONNECTED
GARMIN CONNECT
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more — in this free, zero-subscription app.
GARMIN MESSENGER™ APP
Communicate via two-way text messaging4 on your wrist.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location.
CONNECT IQ™ STORE
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
LIVETRACK FEATURE
Friends and family can follow your real-time location and view preplanned courses.
ABC SENSORS
Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.
GARMIN SHARE
Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Instinct 3 - 45 mm, Solar | Instinct 3 - 50 mm, Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) | 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm | 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm |
| Lens Material | Power Glass™ | Power Glass™ |
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum | Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum |
| Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Display | 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm), 176 x 176 pixels, Monochrome MIP | 1.1" x 1.1" (27 x 27 mm), 176 x 176 pixels, Monochrome MIP |
| Watch Band | Total length: 224.5 mm | Total length: 227.2 mm |
| Wrist Circumference | 137–204 mm | 141–213 mm |
| Weight | 52 g | 58 g |
| Battery Life |
Smartwatch: up to 28 days/unlimited with solar Battery saver mode: up to 65 days/unlimited with solar GPS only: up to 40 hours/130 hours with solar All satellite systems: up to 28 hours/50 hours with solar Multi-band GPS: up to 24 hours/40 hours with solar Max battery GPS: up to 100 hours/unlimited with solar Expedition GPS: up to 36 days/unlimited with solar |
Smartwatch: up to 40 days/unlimited with solar Battery saver mode: up to 100 days/unlimited with solar GPS only: up to 60 hours/260 hours with solar All satellite systems: up to 40 hours/80 hours with solar Multi-band GPS: up to 34 hours/60 hours with solar Max battery GPS: up to 150 hours/unlimited with solar Expedition GPS: up to 60 days/unlimited with solar |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable internal lithium-ion | Rechargeable internal lithium-ion |
| Water Rating | 10 ATM (100 meters) | 10 ATM (100 meters) |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Wireless Technologies | BLUETOOTH and ANT+ | BLUETOOTH and ANT+ |
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Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is a rugged GPS smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring solar charging capabilities that provide unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode under sufficient sunlight. Constructed with a metal-reinforced bezel and fiber-reinforced polymer case, it meets military standards for thermal and shock resistance and is water-rated to 100 meters, ensuring durability in extreme environments.
The watch includes a built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities, a red light, and strobe mode, enhancing visibility in low-light conditions. Health and wellness features include heart rate monitoring, advanced sleep tracking, and Pulse Ox measurements, providing comprehensive insights into your well-being. With multi-GNSS support, the Instinct 3 Solar offers accurate navigation across various terrains, making it a reliable companion for adventurers.
Smart notifications keep you connected by displaying alerts for calls, texts, and app notifications directly on your wrist. The watch is available in two sizes, 45mm and 50mm, and comes in various color options, including limited-edition designs, allowing users to choose a style that fits their personal preferences. Additionally, the Instinct 3 Solar is equipped with built-in sports apps and training features, supporting a wide range of activities to help you achieve your fitness goals.
SOLAR CHARGING
Get unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging.
RUGGED DESIGN
Explore confidently with a rugged design, including a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant display.
BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT
See and be seen with a built-in flashlight, featuring variable intensities and an alternate red light.
24/7 HEALTH AND WELLNESS MONITORING
Make bold moves with health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox2 and more.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone.
MULTI-BAND GPS WITH SATIQ
Navigate confidently with multi-band GPS, featuring SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while optimizing battery life.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
DAILY MOVEMENTS
Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist.
HRV STATUS
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
Instinct 3 tracks your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night.
STRESS TRACKING
Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
MORNING REPORT
Receive an overview of your sleep recovery, daily calendar, HRV status and more as soon as you wake up. You can even customize your report to show what you want to see.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
PULSE OX SENSOR
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep.
MINDFUL BREATHING
Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.
RESPIRATION
See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.
HYDRATION
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
FITNESS AGE
Estimate how fit you are compared to your actual age.
NAP DETECTION
Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and the ideal time and duration they should be.
WOMEN’S HEALTH TRACKING
Track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.
ACTIVITY TRACKING
BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS
Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.
GARMIN COACH
Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for runners and cyclists.
WORKOUT CREATION
Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect™ app, and send them directly to your watch.
INTENSITY MINUTES
Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes.
VO2 MAX
See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.
ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATION
See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.
HIIT WORKOUTS
Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
RECOVERY TIME
Know how long you should recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
STAY CONNECTED
GARMIN CONNECT
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more — in this free, zero-subscription app.
GARMIN MESSENGER™ APP
Communicate via two-way text messaging4 on your wrist.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.
GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location.
CONNECT IQ™ STORE
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
LIVETRACK FEATURE
Friends and family can follow your real-time location and view preplanned courses.
ABC SENSORS
Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.
GARMIN SHARE
Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Instinct 3 - 45 mm, Solar | Instinct 3 - 50 mm, Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) | 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm | 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm |
| Lens Material | Power Glass™ | Power Glass™ |
| Bezel Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum | Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum |
| Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Display | 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm), 176 x 176 pixels, Monochrome MIP | 1.1" x 1.1" (27 x 27 mm), 176 x 176 pixels, Monochrome MIP |
| Watch Band | Total length: 224.5 mm | Total length: 227.2 mm |
| Wrist Circumference | 137–204 mm | 141–213 mm |
| Weight | 52 g | 58 g |
| Battery Life |
Smartwatch: up to 28 days/unlimited with solar Battery saver mode: up to 65 days/unlimited with solar GPS only: up to 40 hours/130 hours with solar All satellite systems: up to 28 hours/50 hours with solar Multi-band GPS: up to 24 hours/40 hours with solar Max battery GPS: up to 100 hours/unlimited with solar Expedition GPS: up to 36 days/unlimited with solar |
Smartwatch: up to 40 days/unlimited with solar Battery saver mode: up to 100 days/unlimited with solar GPS only: up to 60 hours/260 hours with solar All satellite systems: up to 40 hours/80 hours with solar Multi-band GPS: up to 34 hours/60 hours with solar Max battery GPS: up to 150 hours/unlimited with solar Expedition GPS: up to 60 days/unlimited with solar |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable internal lithium-ion | Rechargeable internal lithium-ion |
| Water Rating | 10 ATM (100 meters) | 10 ATM (100 meters) |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Wireless Technologies | BLUETOOTH and ANT+ | BLUETOOTH and ANT+ |
